MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak / n/s/f seat belt
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak / n/s/f seat belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak / n/s/f seat belt
Rear tail gate insecure
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear tail gate insecure
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Central Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
n/s/f stub axel play
seat belt catch / oil leak /
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f stub axel play
seat belt catch / oil leak /
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
oil leak / steering box damp / n/s mirror
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak / steering box damp / n/s mirror
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
wipers don't park
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
wipers don't park
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK56 GKJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK56 GKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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PK56 GKJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 2006.
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